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Shift Lead
First Line Manager - Shifts, West Yorkshire, Up to £54,000 including Shift Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Talent STEM is recruiting for an experienced First Line Manager to join a global manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated process manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Shift Team Leader or Shift Manager looking to join a well-established international business that offers genuine career progression, excellent benefits and a highly attractive shift pattern.
The Role
As First Line Manager, you will be responsible for leading production operations within a manufacturing area, ensuring that production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management skills, operational decision-making capability and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of production operators on shift.
* Deliver production plans safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
* Promote and maintain strong SHE and process safety performance.
* Coordinate activities with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
* Support operational troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
* Conduct investigations, Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions where required.
* Participate in audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage permit-to-work activities and plant preparation for maintenance activities.
* Ensure operational documentation and production records are accurately maintained.
* Drive housekeeping, 5S and operational excellence standards.
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within:
* Chemical Manufacturing
* COMAH Environments
Suitable backgrounds may include:
* First Line Manager
* Shift Team Leader
* Production Team Leader
* Production Supervisor
* Shift Supervisor
* Shift Manager
* Manufacturing Team Leader
* Senior Process Operator with leadership responsibilities
You will be an effective communicator, comfortable leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and capable of making operational decisions whilst maintaining strong safety standards.
What's on Offer?
* Salary up to £54,000 including shift allowance
* Annual bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension contribution
* Health Cash Plan
* Employee Share Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Shopping and lifestyle discounts
* Free on-site facilities
* Structured career development programme
* Genuine progression opportunities within a global organisation
Shift Pattern
* 2 x 12-hour day shifts
* 2 x 12-hour night shifts
* 4 days off
Following seven rotations, employees benefit from an additional 18-day break built into the shift cycle, providing an excellent work-life balance and significant time away from work throughout the year.
Apply
If you are an experienced manufacturing professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM.
Location: Wyke, Bradford | Salary: £54000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 11/06/2026
